Behind the Scenes
YOUTH UNION OF PEOPLE WITH INITIATIVE ASSOCIACAO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO SOCIAL E COMUNITARIO
VILA NOVA DE FAMALICAO, Portugal
Description
The project will be promoted and developed by YUPI – Youth Union of People with Initiative, in Fafe, Portugal. The volunteer will join the YUPI team and support the organisation and coordination of international projects, including Youth Exchanges and ESC projects. The activities will combine logistics, event organisation and communication with sustainability and rural development. Some tasks are: preparing spaces, materials and schedules for events, supporting participants, creating social media content, as well as contributing to agroforestry, organic farming, caring for chickens, maintaining gardens and building with natural materials. This is an opportunity to gain practical experience, work as part of a team and contribute to sustainable and international projects.
To get more info, please write to geral@yupi.pt.
Infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HcDim_HyiMLMJXEEW2S5KAZ6sF6pSO7F/view?usp=sharing
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will stay in a family house in Fornelos, Fafe, in an individual room with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Towels, bed sheets, blankets and Wi-Fi are provided. Meals will be provided during hosting activities, and a daily food allowance of €15 will be provided for the remaining days. Pocket money will be provided by the Hosting Organization as well as costs of travel, accommodation, food, local transportation and activities. The environmental way of travelling (train, bus, etc.) is strongly encouraged.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will receive support from a local mentor throughout the project. Portuguese language support will be provided through Portuguese lessons, helping the volunteer communicate and become more involved in the local community. The volunteer will also have access to YouthPass.
Participant profile
We are looking for 2 enthusiastic volunteers aged 18–30, legally residing in a European programme country. We are looking for people who are curious, open-minded, creative, organised and proactive, with a good level of English and an interest in communication, event organisation, teamwork, sustainability and farming. Some volunteering experience is welcome. Volunteers should be motivated to learn, take initiative and contribute to both practical and organisational activities.
Activity dates
From 21/09/2026 to 13/11/2026
Activity location
RUA CAMILO CASTELO BRANCO 96 3ºCENTRO, VILA NOVA DE FAMALICAO, Portugal
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/08/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-1-PT02-ESC51-VTJ-000346042